CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Cedrick Dion Tyron Griffin, of Detroit, Michigan, was indicted today on a methamphetamine charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.
Griffin, also known as “Tay," 23, was indicted today on one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 grams of More of Methamphetamine," one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute 40 grams or more of Fentanyl," one count of “Distribution of Fentanyl," one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute 40 grams or more of Fentanyl," and one count of “Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine." Griffin is accused of having more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and more than 40 grams of fentanyl in May and June 2021 in Monongalia County. Authorities also seized more than $27,000 in connection with the case.
Griffin faces at least 10 years and up to life incarceration for the 50 grams or more of methamphetamine charge. He faces at least five years and up to 40 years of incarceration for each of the 40 grams or more of fentanyl counts. Griffin is facing up to 20 years of incarceration for each of the remaining counts. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon S. Flower is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Three Rivers Drug Task Force investigated.
An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
